Bought another 4x4 today

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:59 am

We took in a 1997 4Runner for $1800. It has not rust, shiny paint, new tires and all window regulators are working! The engine runs like a top but the only drawback is it's probably due for a timing belt change... just went through that last month on the KJ. Right now I am driving it with a Dealer plate on it because state inspection can't happen until Monday.

I haven't decided it I should keep both vehicles or sell my KJ and use the cash to mod the 4Runner. CRD's are still getting top dollar in this market so it would be nice to have the cash. On the flip side, the CRD is so gangster it should have it's own record deal... and there may never be another Jeep like it in the US. I will enjoy getting a tire larger than 32" without all the fabrication insanity I'll admit.

For right now, I plan to keep the KJ especially with Pastafari coming up in May... it would be totally uncool to have a Toyota on that trip.

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

A Yota

Best of luck :banghead:

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:10 am

Build the Toyota and sell yours for a profit.
You'd like the Toyota crowd.
Check out I8MUD great site, (Toyota site)

kskj · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:34 am

Nice Joseph, Post some pic's when you get a chance.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:02 am

sell the CRD and then leave LOST. we don't want no yotas here. about time we got rid of yo butt. :wink:

warp2diesel · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:22 pm

Parts supply for the Toyota might be a problem with the Quake in Japan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_e ... r_embedded

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:15 am

Not sure what Corning Glass has to do with the situation.

Here's some pics:

Pippobug · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:31 am

If you still want to go "Diesel", in the UK you can find 3.0L TD engine to fit in it !!!! :lol:

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:49 am

i like yota's, should have fun with that one

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:49 am

Dang nice looking for the price.

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:06 pm

Nice deal!

You could mod that things till the cows come home if you sell the CRD.
Yours should bring top CRD dollar.

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:55 pm

Yeah, the CRD is still in demand in this market...

The 4Runner was traded in at our KIA store. Like many Americans, the original owner decided that with rising gas prices, it's wise to trade in your paid-for vehicle for a 5 yr debt on a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

Most of the managers wanted to buy it and flip it for profit.

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:59 pm

My wheelin buddy has a 4Runner. 3" Toytec lift and 285/75/16 tires. No swaybar or additional bumpstop and has mad rear flex. Front is still limited with IFS of course. They make SFA bolt on kits for em and everything. There is still room for bigger tires but he wants to regear first. Sitting next to each other the KK and it are similar in size but the wheel wells and interior are lots bigger. The approach and breakover angle are better with the departure about the same. I wouldnt mind owning one.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:41 pm

Looks really nice
(except for the step rails.....)

the times I've worked on yota's everything was pretty easy to get to
- but I didn't do a timing belt.

vintageroy13 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:41 am

you should turn around and sell the yota. you shouldnt have any problem getting 4500 for that thing and then turn around and put that into the jeep

jslibby · **Posted:** Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:08 am

congrats man

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:38 pm

I've decided that I am going to put the ultimate KJ up for sale. But out of respect to those traveling so far for Pastafari, I am going to wait until after the event. I wouldn't want to ruin everyone's pics with a 4Runner leading.

So if anyone knows someone in the market or if you ever wanted to get rid of your chickish spark-infester for a he-mobile and were afraid to ask, let me know... all inquiries will be held in confidence... I'm here to help the healing begin.

Bought another 4x4 today

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